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Time for the Liberals to protect Canadian voices as promised

  • Parliament must update the Copyright Act so that Canadian creators are compensated when their works are used for education.
Opinion | BY DANNY RAMADAN | May 21, 2025
Canadian voices deserve the protection that Prime Minister Mark Carney made a key plank of the Liberal platform. Creators are a strong shield for our sovereignty, writes Danny Ramadan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Time for the Liberals to protect Canadian voices as promised

Opinion | BY DANNY RAMADAN | May 21, 2025
  • Parliament must update the Copyright Act so that Canadian creators are compensated when their works are used for education.

Time for the Liberals to protect Canadian voices as promised

Opinion | BY DANNY RAMADAN | May 21, 2025
  • Parliament must update the Copyright Act so that Canadian creators are compensated when their works are used for education.
Canadian voices deserve the protection that Prime Minister Mark Carney made a key plank of the Liberal platform. Creators are a strong shield for our sovereignty, writes Danny Ramadan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Israel’s impossible dream

  • Despite the far-right desire to expel all Arabs from the lands now controlled by Israel, it remains a cruel fantasy that will never happen.
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 21, 2025
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is the most articulate exponent of the dream to “relocate” Palestinians, and he sees the war in Gaza as a heaven-sent opportunity to make it real, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Israel’s impossible dream

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 21, 2025
  • Despite the far-right desire to expel all Arabs from the lands now controlled by Israel, it remains a cruel fantasy that will never happen.

Israel’s impossible dream

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | May 21, 2025
  • Despite the far-right desire to expel all Arabs from the lands now controlled by Israel, it remains a cruel fantasy that will never happen.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is the most articulate exponent of the dream to “relocate” Palestinians, and he sees the war in Gaza as a heaven-sent opportunity to make it real, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

On energy, Prime Minister Carney must pick a lane

  • The PM must decide wither to continue subsidizing and expanding fossil fuels, or steer decisively toward a clean, independent, and resilient energy future.
Opinion | BY CAROLINE BROUILLETTE | May 21, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney must be bold, ambitious, and decisive if he wants to put his mark on a transformation that will build our country’s resilience for decades to come, writes Caroline Brouillette. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

On energy, Prime Minister Carney must pick a lane

Opinion | BY CAROLINE BROUILLETTE | May 21, 2025
  • The PM must decide wither to continue subsidizing and expanding fossil fuels, or steer decisively toward a clean, independent, and resilient energy future.

On energy, Prime Minister Carney must pick a lane

Opinion | BY CAROLINE BROUILLETTE | May 21, 2025
  • The PM must decide wither to continue subsidizing and expanding fossil fuels, or steer decisively toward a clean, independent, and resilient energy future.
Prime Minister Mark Carney must be bold, ambitious, and decisive if he wants to put his mark on a transformation that will build our country’s resilience for decades to come, writes Caroline Brouillette. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Will Carney be the change he wants to see in government?

  • Like any new prime minister, Carney has a lot to prove. And if he’s serious about putting his own stamp on things, then moving
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | May 21, 2025
Mark Carney
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney could shake things by releasing some of the long-held tight reins the PMO has over cabinet. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Will Carney be the change he wants to see in government?

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | May 21, 2025
  • Like any new prime minister, Carney has a lot to prove. And if he’s serious about putting his own stamp on things, then moving

Will Carney be the change he wants to see in government?

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | May 21, 2025
  • Like any new prime minister, Carney has a lot to prove. And if he’s serious about putting his own stamp on things, then moving
Mark Carney
Prime Minister Mark Carney could shake things by releasing some of the long-held tight reins the PMO has over cabinet. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Unchartable as ever: Canada’s future still up in the air as Trump juggles his trade strategy

  • Canada needs some kind of breakthrough soon because the combination of existing tariffs and the uncertainty from Trump’s tariff shell game has this country
Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 21, 2025
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump seems to be entering into a more difficult phase in his unorthodox economic project, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Unchartable as ever: Canada’s future still up in the air as Trump juggles his trade strategy

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 21, 2025
  • Canada needs some kind of breakthrough soon because the combination of existing tariffs and the uncertainty from Trump’s tariff shell game has this country

Unchartable as ever: Canada’s future still up in the air as Trump juggles his trade strategy

Opinion | BY LES WHITTINGTON | May 21, 2025
  • Canada needs some kind of breakthrough soon because the combination of existing tariffs and the uncertainty from Trump’s tariff shell game has this country
Donald Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump seems to be entering into a more difficult phase in his unorthodox economic project, writes Les Whittington. White House photograph by Daniel Torok

Quebec Anglos are a ‘distinct society’

  • Recent court decisions have recognized that English-speaking Quebecers are a unique community, with our own important institutions, and we need more of this.
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 21, 2025
Nationalist francophones often portray Anglo Quebecers as their adversaries for long ago slights, but we are much more allies than they may think, writes Andrew Caddell. Unsplash photograph by Tim Marshall

Quebec Anglos are a ‘distinct society’

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 21, 2025
  • Recent court decisions have recognized that English-speaking Quebecers are a unique community, with our own important institutions, and we need more of this.

Quebec Anglos are a ‘distinct society’

Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | May 21, 2025
  • Recent court decisions have recognized that English-speaking Quebecers are a unique community, with our own important institutions, and we need more of this.
Nationalist francophones often portray Anglo Quebecers as their adversaries for long ago slights, but we are much more allies than they may think, writes Andrew Caddell. Unsplash photograph by Tim Marshall

Worrying absence of Palestinian voices in media coverage: U.S. letter writer

  • Israel has not allowed lifesaving aid to enter Gaza since March 2, yet it seems that the resulting suffering is rarely presented in depth
Opinion | May 21, 2025

Worrying absence of Palestinian voices in media coverage: U.S. letter writer

Opinion | May 21, 2025
  • Israel has not allowed lifesaving aid to enter Gaza since March 2, yet it seems that the resulting suffering is rarely presented in depth

Worrying absence of Palestinian voices in media coverage: U.S. letter writer

Opinion | May 21, 2025
  • Israel has not allowed lifesaving aid to enter Gaza since March 2, yet it seems that the resulting suffering is rarely presented in depth

A public alternative to social media

  • It is increasingly clear that private social media companies’ values do not align with maintaining a vibrant information ecosystem.
Opinion | BY HEIDI TWOREK, ALICIA WANLESS | May 21, 2025
History has shown it it is possible to change course after allowing private and foreign companies to control a new communications space, write Heidi Tworek and Alicia Wanless. Unsplash photograph by Berke Citak

A public alternative to social media

Opinion | BY HEIDI TWOREK, ALICIA WANLESS | May 21, 2025
  • It is increasingly clear that private social media companies’ values do not align with maintaining a vibrant information ecosystem.

A public alternative to social media

Opinion | BY HEIDI TWOREK, ALICIA WANLESS | May 21, 2025
  • It is increasingly clear that private social media companies’ values do not align with maintaining a vibrant information ecosystem.
History has shown it it is possible to change course after allowing private and foreign companies to control a new communications space, write Heidi Tworek and Alicia Wanless. Unsplash photograph by Berke Citak

Open doors: MPs converge on the Hill as Parliament resumes on May 26

  • WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 Trade Conference 2025—The Canadian Global Affairs Institute hosts its Trade Conference 2025, a full-day conversation on trade in Canada’s major economic
The 45th Parliament will get underway on May 26, with MPs filling the House of Commons Chamber for the first time since late 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Open doors: MPs converge on the Hill as Parliament resumes on May 26

  • WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 Trade Conference 2025—The Canadian Global Affairs Institute hosts its Trade Conference 2025, a full-day conversation on trade in Canada’s major economic

Open doors: MPs converge on the Hill as Parliament resumes on May 26

  • WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 Trade Conference 2025—The Canadian Global Affairs Institute hosts its Trade Conference 2025, a full-day conversation on trade in Canada’s major economic
The 45th Parliament will get underway on May 26, with MPs filling the House of Commons Chamber for the first time since late 2024. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

‘It makes a lot of things easier’: ex-staffers turned MPs say Hill experience proving a boon

  • More than 100 first-time MPs were elected on April 28, and are now readying for Parliament’s fastest post-election return since 1988.
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 21, 2025
Liberals Marianne Dandurand, left, Fares Al Soud, and Conservative Grant Jackson are all former staff who've been elected to sit in the House of Commons. Photographs courtesy of Facebook

‘It makes a lot of things easier’: ex-staffers turned MPs say Hill experience proving a boon

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 21, 2025
  • More than 100 first-time MPs were elected on April 28, and are now readying for Parliament’s fastest post-election return since 1988.

‘It makes a lot of things easier’: ex-staffers turned MPs say Hill experience proving a boon

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 21, 2025
  • More than 100 first-time MPs were elected on April 28, and are now readying for Parliament’s fastest post-election return since 1988.
Liberals Marianne Dandurand, left, Fares Al Soud, and Conservative Grant Jackson are all former staff who've been elected to sit in the House of Commons. Photographs courtesy of Facebook

Carney convenes cabinet forum

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney collected his cabinet for an afternoon “planning forum” held at Meech Lake in Gatineau Park on May 20. The PMO
FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | May 20, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney leaves the Prime Minister’s Office in Ottawa, on May 20 to head to a cabinet forum at Meech Lake, Que. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney convenes cabinet forum

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | May 20, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney collected his cabinet for an afternoon “planning forum” held at Meech Lake in Gatineau Park on May 20. The PMO

Carney convenes cabinet forum

FeatureBY ANDREW MEADE | May 20, 2025
  • Prime Minister Mark Carney collected his cabinet for an afternoon “planning forum” held at Meech Lake in Gatineau Park on May 20. The PMO
Prime Minister Mark Carney leaves the Prime Minister’s Office in Ottawa, on May 20 to head to a cabinet forum at Meech Lake, Que. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Indigenous Services Minister Gull-Masty says she’s eager to ‘succeed’ under ‘huge pressure,’ as Indigenous leaders welcome ‘progress’ in cabinet picks

  • Indigenous Services Canada is being headed by an Indigenous person for the first time ever—something Mandy Gull-Masty says adds to the ‘pressure’ to succeed,
News | BY ELEANOR WAND | May 20, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty, and Governor General Mary Simon at the May 13 cabinet ceremony. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Indigenous Services Minister Gull-Masty says she’s eager to ‘succeed’ under ‘huge pressure,’ as Indigenous leaders welcome ‘progress’ in cabinet picks

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | May 20, 2025
  • Indigenous Services Canada is being headed by an Indigenous person for the first time ever—something Mandy Gull-Masty says adds to the ‘pressure’ to succeed,

Indigenous Services Minister Gull-Masty says she’s eager to ‘succeed’ under ‘huge pressure,’ as Indigenous leaders welcome ‘progress’ in cabinet picks

News | BY ELEANOR WAND | May 20, 2025
  • Indigenous Services Canada is being headed by an Indigenous person for the first time ever—something Mandy Gull-Masty says adds to the ‘pressure’ to succeed,
Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty, and Governor General Mary Simon at the May 13 cabinet ceremony. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

There’s no building without belonging

  • If the country can do a better job converting skilled immigrants into patriotic Canadians, our chances of building a successful economy improve significantly.
Opinion | BY DANIEL BERNHARD | May 19, 2025
If productivity is a form of patriotism, then each of us can do a great service to Canada by helping our families and our neighbours rekindle their love affair with the country, and devote themselves to success, writes Daniel Bernhard. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

There’s no building without belonging

Opinion | BY DANIEL BERNHARD | May 19, 2025
  • If the country can do a better job converting skilled immigrants into patriotic Canadians, our chances of building a successful economy improve significantly.

There’s no building without belonging

Opinion | BY DANIEL BERNHARD | May 19, 2025
  • If the country can do a better job converting skilled immigrants into patriotic Canadians, our chances of building a successful economy improve significantly.
If productivity is a form of patriotism, then each of us can do a great service to Canada by helping our families and our neighbours rekindle their love affair with the country, and devote themselves to success, writes Daniel Bernhard. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Imagination is the missing ingredient in Canadian AI policy and adoption

  • We need to quickly shed the mindset that either romanticizes or demonizes AI in favour of one that accepts its increasingly transformative practical utility.
Opinion | BY ANDREW FORDE | May 19, 2025
Evan Solomon
Evan Solomon
New Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon was sworn in on May 13 at Rideau Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Imagination is the missing ingredient in Canadian AI policy and adoption

Opinion | BY ANDREW FORDE | May 19, 2025
  • We need to quickly shed the mindset that either romanticizes or demonizes AI in favour of one that accepts its increasingly transformative practical utility.

Imagination is the missing ingredient in Canadian AI policy and adoption

Opinion | BY ANDREW FORDE | May 19, 2025
  • We need to quickly shed the mindset that either romanticizes or demonizes AI in favour of one that accepts its increasingly transformative practical utility.
Evan Solomon
New Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation Minister Evan Solomon was sworn in on May 13 at Rideau Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Federal disability benefit welcome, but its red tape will tax health system

  • The benefit’s onerous application process presents a challenge for patients, especially those who may be among the 6.5 million Canadians without a primary care
Opinion | BY JOSS REIMER | May 19, 2025
Doctor
Doctor
At a time when patients struggle to access timely care and physicians lose 18.5 million hours each year to administrative tasks, dumping more paperwork onto doctors’ desks is simply unfathomable, writes Dr. Joss Reimer. Pexels photograph by Polina Tankilevitch

Federal disability benefit welcome, but its red tape will tax health system

Opinion | BY JOSS REIMER | May 19, 2025
  • The benefit’s onerous application process presents a challenge for patients, especially those who may be among the 6.5 million Canadians without a primary care

Federal disability benefit welcome, but its red tape will tax health system

Opinion | BY JOSS REIMER | May 19, 2025
  • The benefit’s onerous application process presents a challenge for patients, especially those who may be among the 6.5 million Canadians without a primary care
Doctor
At a time when patients struggle to access timely care and physicians lose 18.5 million hours each year to administrative tasks, dumping more paperwork onto doctors’ desks is simply unfathomable, writes Dr. Joss Reimer. Pexels photograph by Polina Tankilevitch

To limit critics’ time to organize against Poilievre, some senior Conservatives explore moving convention to this fall

  • To limit the time Pierre Poilievre’s critics have to organize ahead of his leadership review by party rank-and-file members and to eliminate uncertainty, some
News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 19, 2025
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, and his wife Anaida Poilievre, pictured April 28, 2025, on election night. Some senior Tories are internally discussing the possibility of moving their policy convention up to this fall, Conservative sources told The Hill Times. Poilievre will face a mandatory review at the convention. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

To limit critics’ time to organize against Poilievre, some senior Conservatives explore moving convention to this fall

News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 19, 2025
  • To limit the time Pierre Poilievre’s critics have to organize ahead of his leadership review by party rank-and-file members and to eliminate uncertainty, some

To limit critics’ time to organize against Poilievre, some senior Conservatives explore moving convention to this fall

News | BY ABBAS RANA | May 19, 2025
  • To limit the time Pierre Poilievre’s critics have to organize ahead of his leadership review by party rank-and-file members and to eliminate uncertainty, some
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, and his wife Anaida Poilievre, pictured April 28, 2025, on election night. Some senior Tories are internally discussing the possibility of moving their policy convention up to this fall, Conservative sources told The Hill Times. Poilievre will face a mandatory review at the convention. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Lobbying rule changes coming with stricter reporting requirements, says lobbying commissioner

  • The Lobbying Act's 'significant part of duties' threshold—also known as the 20-per-cent rule—needs to go, according to Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger.
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 19, 2025
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger said the 20-per-cent rule in the Lobbying Act is vague, during a May 13 webinar hosted by the Saskatchewan chapter of the Public Affairs Association of Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Lobbying rule changes coming with stricter reporting requirements, says lobbying commissioner

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 19, 2025
  • The Lobbying Act's 'significant part of duties' threshold—also known as the 20-per-cent rule—needs to go, according to Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger.

Lobbying rule changes coming with stricter reporting requirements, says lobbying commissioner

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | May 19, 2025
  • The Lobbying Act's 'significant part of duties' threshold—also known as the 20-per-cent rule—needs to go, according to Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger.
Lobbying Commissioner Nancy Bélanger said the 20-per-cent rule in the Lobbying Act is vague, during a May 13 webinar hosted by the Saskatchewan chapter of the Public Affairs Association of Canada. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Seized By Uncertainty wins prestigious $60,000 Donner Prize, best public policy book of the year

  • Also, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami celebrates country food and culture, Freedom Convoy-inspired play is coming to the NAC, and Métis artist’s work gets national audience.
FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | May 19, 2025
Authors Kevin Quigley, Kaitlynne Lowe, Sarah Moore and Brianna Wolfe have won this year's prestigious Donner Prize for their book Seized By Uncertainty: The Markets, Media and Special Interests that Shaped Canada’s Response to COVID-19, published by McGill-Queen’s University Press. Book cover and author photographs courtesy of McGill-Queen's University Press

Seized By Uncertainty wins prestigious $60,000 Donner Prize, best public policy book of the year

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | May 19, 2025
  • Also, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami celebrates country food and culture, Freedom Convoy-inspired play is coming to the NAC, and Métis artist’s work gets national audience.

Seized By Uncertainty wins prestigious $60,000 Donner Prize, best public policy book of the year

FeatureBY CHRISTINA LEADLAY | May 19, 2025
  • Also, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami celebrates country food and culture, Freedom Convoy-inspired play is coming to the NAC, and Métis artist’s work gets national audience.
Authors Kevin Quigley, Kaitlynne Lowe, Sarah Moore and Brianna Wolfe have won this year's prestigious Donner Prize for their book Seized By Uncertainty: The Markets, Media and Special Interests that Shaped Canada’s Response to COVID-19, published by McGill-Queen’s University Press. Book cover and author photographs courtesy of McGill-Queen's University Press

If anybody should have left Canada, it was First Nations

  • No province or territory is systematically victimized. If you want to talk systematic victimization and systemic underfunding, then look no further than at First Nations
Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | May 19, 2025
Premier of Alberta Danielle Smith speaks at the Canada Strong and Free Network conferencein Ottawa on April 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Premier of Alberta Danielle Smith speaks at the Canada Strong and Free Network conferencein Ottawa on April 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith at the Canada Strong and Free Network conference Ottawa on April 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

If anybody should have left Canada, it was First Nations

Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | May 19, 2025
  • No province or territory is systematically victimized. If you want to talk systematic victimization and systemic underfunding, then look no further than at First Nations

If anybody should have left Canada, it was First Nations

Opinion | BY ROSE LEMAY | May 19, 2025
  • No province or territory is systematically victimized. If you want to talk systematic victimization and systemic underfunding, then look no further than at First Nations
Premier of Alberta Danielle Smith speaks at the Canada Strong and Free Network conferencein Ottawa on April 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith at the Canada Strong and Free Network conference Ottawa on April 10, 2025. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Carney cabinet gets off to a rocky start

  • Last week, some of Mark Carney's cabinet ministers looked like rookies, and their lack of political savviness could drag down the cabinet at a
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | May 19, 2025
New Cabinet, swearing in ceremony. May 13, 2025 at Rideau Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
New Cabinet, swearing in ceremony. May 13, 2025 at Rideau Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured at Rideau Hall on May 13, 2025, is promising big things. He was elected mostly because people see him as the best leader right now to deal with the erratic and bully U.S. President Donald Trump. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Carney cabinet gets off to a rocky start

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | May 19, 2025
  • Last week, some of Mark Carney's cabinet ministers looked like rookies, and their lack of political savviness could drag down the cabinet at a

Carney cabinet gets off to a rocky start

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | May 19, 2025
  • Last week, some of Mark Carney's cabinet ministers looked like rookies, and their lack of political savviness could drag down the cabinet at a
New Cabinet, swearing in ceremony. May 13, 2025 at Rideau Hall. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Prime Minister Mark Carney, pictured at Rideau Hall on May 13, 2025, is promising big things. He was elected mostly because people see him as the best leader right now to deal with the erratic and bully U.S. President Donald Trump. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Champagne should give a state-of-the-economy update when the House gets back

  • It’s unlikely that Carney and his new cabinet will have much time for summer holidays if they are to deliver a more resilient and
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | May 19, 2025
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said there will be a fall economic statement, but no federal budget before the summer, which is being slammed by the opposition parties. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Champagne should give a state-of-the-economy update when the House gets back

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | May 19, 2025
  • It’s unlikely that Carney and his new cabinet will have much time for summer holidays if they are to deliver a more resilient and

Champagne should give a state-of-the-economy update when the House gets back

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | May 19, 2025
  • It’s unlikely that Carney and his new cabinet will have much time for summer holidays if they are to deliver a more resilient and
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said there will be a fall economic statement, but no federal budget before the summer, which is being slammed by the opposition parties. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

New book reappraises Diefenbaker’s legacy

  • Bob Plamondon paints Diefenbaker as a passionate, charismatic, quick-witted politician who, above all else, strongly identified with the common people. 
Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 19, 2025
Former prime minister John Diefenbaker has gotten a raw deal when it comes to his historical reputation, writes Gerry Nicholls. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

New book reappraises Diefenbaker’s legacy

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 19, 2025
  • Bob Plamondon paints Diefenbaker as a passionate, charismatic, quick-witted politician who, above all else, strongly identified with the common people. 

New book reappraises Diefenbaker’s legacy

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | May 19, 2025
  • Bob Plamondon paints Diefenbaker as a passionate, charismatic, quick-witted politician who, above all else, strongly identified with the common people. 
Former prime minister John Diefenbaker has gotten a raw deal when it comes to his historical reputation, writes Gerry Nicholls. Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Canada can be catalyst for transformative change: Vancouver letter writer

  • The 2025 Canadian election may be over, but the need for advocacy is far from it. Now is the moment to press forward, not
Opinion | May 19, 2025
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Canada can be catalyst for transformative change: Vancouver letter writer

Opinion | May 19, 2025
  • The 2025 Canadian election may be over, but the need for advocacy is far from it. Now is the moment to press forward, not

Canada can be catalyst for transformative change: Vancouver letter writer

Opinion | May 19, 2025
  • The 2025 Canadian election may be over, but the need for advocacy is far from it. Now is the moment to press forward, not
Image courtesy of Pexels

Bullying is just a poor substitute for competence: letter writer

  • Re: “Poilievre can only survive as party leader if he makes ‘seismic’ changes to his ‘inner circle’ and to his approach, say current and
Opinion | May 19, 2025
typewriter
typewriter
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Bullying is just a poor substitute for competence: letter writer

Opinion | May 19, 2025
  • Re: “Poilievre can only survive as party leader if he makes ‘seismic’ changes to his ‘inner circle’ and to his approach, say current and

Bullying is just a poor substitute for competence: letter writer

Opinion | May 19, 2025
  • Re: “Poilievre can only survive as party leader if he makes ‘seismic’ changes to his ‘inner circle’ and to his approach, say current and
typewriter
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Many MPs could start new Parliament without Hill offices

  • Hill office assignments are handled by respective party whips, and start with the party with the most seats in the House. New Liberal Whip
News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 16, 2025
The House of Commons will be back in business in the West Block starting with the election of the Speaker on May 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Many MPs could start new Parliament without Hill offices

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 16, 2025
  • Hill office assignments are handled by respective party whips, and start with the party with the most seats in the House. New Liberal Whip

Many MPs could start new Parliament without Hill offices

News | BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | May 16, 2025
  • Hill office assignments are handled by respective party whips, and start with the party with the most seats in the House. New Liberal Whip
The House of Commons will be back in business in the West Block starting with the election of the Speaker on May 26. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Matthew Perry’s legacy returns to his roots to build a home for recovery

  • On May 15, the Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada broke ground and planted a cherry tree at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, the
FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 16, 2025
Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada CEO Caitlin Morrison speaks at the ceremonial groundbreaking for the future recovery home on the The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre campus on May 15. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

Matthew Perry’s legacy returns to his roots to build a home for recovery

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 16, 2025
  • On May 15, the Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada broke ground and planted a cherry tree at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, the

Matthew Perry’s legacy returns to his roots to build a home for recovery

FeatureBY STUART BENSON | May 16, 2025
  • On May 15, the Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada broke ground and planted a cherry tree at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, the
Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada CEO Caitlin Morrison speaks at the ceremonial groundbreaking for the future recovery home on the The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre campus on May 15. The Hill Times photograph by Stuart Benson

New Liberal cabinet’s early stumbles all part of growing pains, say politicos

  • 'There appeared to be a lack of discipline, sloppiness, and we did have some ministers off message, displaying their traditional biases rather than toeing
News | BY IREM KOCA | May 16, 2025
When speaking to reporters on May 14, Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault, who formerly served as the environment minister, seemed to contradict the prime minister on the issue of new pipelines. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

New Liberal cabinet’s early stumbles all part of growing pains, say politicos

News | BY IREM KOCA | May 16, 2025
  • 'There appeared to be a lack of discipline, sloppiness, and we did have some ministers off message, displaying their traditional biases rather than toeing

New Liberal cabinet’s early stumbles all part of growing pains, say politicos

News | BY IREM KOCA | May 16, 2025
  • 'There appeared to be a lack of discipline, sloppiness, and we did have some ministers off message, displaying their traditional biases rather than toeing
When speaking to reporters on May 14, Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault, who formerly served as the environment minister, seemed to contradict the prime minister on the issue of new pipelines. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
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Lawn Summer Nights returns

  • July 6, the first evening of Lawns Summer Nights, a fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis Canada.The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster Allie MacIsaac talks

Lawn Summer Nights returns

  • July 6, the first evening of Lawns Summer Nights, a fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis Canada.The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster Allie MacIsaac talks

Lawn Summer Nights returns

  • July 6, the first evening of Lawns Summer Nights, a fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis Canada.The Hill Times photograph by Cynthia Münster Allie MacIsaac talks

A look back at the WE Charity scandal

  • House Finance Committee members appear virtually on a Zoom meeting screen during meeting on July 30, 2020, as the committee takes part in an

A look back at the WE Charity scandal

  • House Finance Committee members appear virtually on a Zoom meeting screen during meeting on July 30, 2020, as the committee takes part in an

A look back at the WE Charity scandal

  • House Finance Committee members appear virtually on a Zoom meeting screen during meeting on July 30, 2020, as the committee takes part in an

Politics This Morning: Guilbeault sets the stage for Montreal biodiversity summit 

  • Good Tuesday morning, The environment is leading the non-CPC-leadership-drama news today. The Liberal government has declared it to be “electric vehicle week,” which means
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is in Washington, D.C. today, where he's trying to line up support ahead of an international meeting on biological diversity scheduled to take place in Montreal this December. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Guilbeault sets the stage for Montreal biodiversity summit 

  • Good Tuesday morning, The environment is leading the non-CPC-leadership-drama news today. The Liberal government has declared it to be “electric vehicle week,” which means

Politics This Morning: Guilbeault sets the stage for Montreal biodiversity summit 

  • Good Tuesday morning, The environment is leading the non-CPC-leadership-drama news today. The Liberal government has declared it to be “electric vehicle week,” which means
Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault is in Washington, D.C. today, where he's trying to line up support ahead of an international meeting on biological diversity scheduled to take place in Montreal this December. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

CAF steps into the present with new uniform, haircut policies

  • OTTAWA—Last week, the Canadian Armed Forces made the official announcement that, henceforth, there will no longer be any gender restrictions on uniform clothing items.
Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 12, 2022
Prince Charles inspects the Honour Guard made up of soldiers from the 5th Canadian Division during his official welcome to Canada in St. John's, N.L., on May 17, 2022. Throughout history, the Canadian military has indeed reflected the values of society at large, writes Scott Taylor. Canadian Armed Forces photograph by Cpl Brad Upshall

CAF steps into the present with new uniform, haircut policies

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 12, 2022
  • OTTAWA—Last week, the Canadian Armed Forces made the official announcement that, henceforth, there will no longer be any gender restrictions on uniform clothing items.

CAF steps into the present with new uniform, haircut policies

Opinion | BY SCOTT TAYLOR | July 12, 2022
  • OTTAWA—Last week, the Canadian Armed Forces made the official announcement that, henceforth, there will no longer be any gender restrictions on uniform clothing items.
Prince Charles inspects the Honour Guard made up of soldiers from the 5th Canadian Division during his official welcome to Canada in St. John's, N.L., on May 17, 2022. Throughout history, the Canadian military has indeed reflected the values of society at large, writes Scott Taylor. Canadian Armed Forces photograph by Cpl Brad Upshall

Time to move away from insular interests for security solutions

  • Insecurity is spreading. Another hot war in the Ukraine, a climate emergency, another Cold War and nuclear arms race, another long war just announced,
Opinion | BY PETER LANGILLE | July 11, 2022
Canadian soldiers conduct foreign weapons cross training during Operation Reassurance at Camp Adazi, Latvia, in May 2021. Enthusiasm for militarism and more preparation for war reflects Canada’s quiet official shift from an influential role in the UN to a subordinate role in NATO, writes Peter Langille. DND photograph by MCpl Stuart MacNeil

Time to move away from insular interests for security solutions

Opinion | BY PETER LANGILLE | July 11, 2022
  • Insecurity is spreading. Another hot war in the Ukraine, a climate emergency, another Cold War and nuclear arms race, another long war just announced,

Time to move away from insular interests for security solutions

Opinion | BY PETER LANGILLE | July 11, 2022
  • Insecurity is spreading. Another hot war in the Ukraine, a climate emergency, another Cold War and nuclear arms race, another long war just announced,
Canadian soldiers conduct foreign weapons cross training during Operation Reassurance at Camp Adazi, Latvia, in May 2021. Enthusiasm for militarism and more preparation for war reflects Canada’s quiet official shift from an influential role in the UN to a subordinate role in NATO, writes Peter Langille. DND photograph by MCpl Stuart MacNeil

NDP must counter Poilievre’s skill harnessing anger of people who feel left behind, say labour experts

  • Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s union endorsements in the province’s June election were more a media coup than a real shift in the labour landscape,
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | July 11, 2022
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has been putting in the work to connect with voters in rural ridings and workers in resource industries, says former NDP staffer Cam Holmstrom, just like Jack Layton had to do when he made the jump from Toronto city politics. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

NDP must counter Poilievre’s skill harnessing anger of people who feel left behind, say labour experts

News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | July 11, 2022
  • Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s union endorsements in the province’s June election were more a media coup than a real shift in the labour landscape,

NDP must counter Poilievre’s skill harnessing anger of people who feel left behind, say labour experts

News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | July 11, 2022
  • Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s union endorsements in the province’s June election were more a media coup than a real shift in the labour landscape,
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has been putting in the work to connect with voters in rural ridings and workers in resource industries, says former NDP staffer Cam Holmstrom, just like Jack Layton had to do when he made the jump from Toronto city politics. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Policy adviser among new hires for International Development Minister Sajjan

  • International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan has made a few changes to his team since Hill Climbers’ last rundown, including hiring Laura Gamez as a
FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 11, 2022
International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan, right, walks to the West Block with Transport Minister Omar Alghabra on June 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Policy adviser among new hires for International Development Minister Sajjan

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 11, 2022
  • International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan has made a few changes to his team since Hill Climbers’ last rundown, including hiring Laura Gamez as a

Policy adviser among new hires for International Development Minister Sajjan

FeatureBY LAURA RYCKEWAERT | July 11, 2022
  • International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan has made a few changes to his team since Hill Climbers’ last rundown, including hiring Laura Gamez as a
International Development Minister Harjit Sajjan, right, walks to the West Block with Transport Minister Omar Alghabra on June 8. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The West’s neglect of Latin American interests will lose them as allies

  • The June 2022 Commonwealth refusal to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine, despite the efforts of Canada’s Justin Trudeau and Britain’s Boris Johnson, highlighted
Opinion | BY OTHON LEON AND JULIAN SPENCER-CHURCHILL | July 11, 2022
On June 10, at Summit of the Americas, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced $26.9-million to address irregular migration and forced displacement, which represents an urgent matter for Canada and about 18.5 per cent of the provided resources. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

The West’s neglect of Latin American interests will lose them as allies

Opinion | BY OTHON LEON AND JULIAN SPENCER-CHURCHILL | July 11, 2022
  • The June 2022 Commonwealth refusal to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine, despite the efforts of Canada’s Justin Trudeau and Britain’s Boris Johnson, highlighted

The West’s neglect of Latin American interests will lose them as allies

Opinion | BY OTHON LEON AND JULIAN SPENCER-CHURCHILL | July 11, 2022
  • The June 2022 Commonwealth refusal to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine, despite the efforts of Canada’s Justin Trudeau and Britain’s Boris Johnson, highlighted
On June 10, at Summit of the Americas, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced $26.9-million to address irregular migration and forced displacement, which represents an urgent matter for Canada and about 18.5 per cent of the provided resources. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Sri Lanka’s band of brothers

  • LONDON, U.K.—“How did you go bankrupt?” Bill asked, in Ernest Hemingway’s 1926 novel The Sun Also Rises. “Two ways,” Mike said. “Gradually and then
Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 11, 2022
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, left, former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, and their brother Basil. After 20 years with the Rajapaksa brothers in power most of the time, Sri Lanka today is bankrupt, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Sri Lanka’s band of brothers

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 11, 2022
  • LONDON, U.K.—“How did you go bankrupt?” Bill asked, in Ernest Hemingway’s 1926 novel The Sun Also Rises. “Two ways,” Mike said. “Gradually and then

Sri Lanka’s band of brothers

Opinion | BY GWYNNE DYER | July 11, 2022
  • LONDON, U.K.—“How did you go bankrupt?” Bill asked, in Ernest Hemingway’s 1926 novel The Sun Also Rises. “Two ways,” Mike said. “Gradually and then
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, left, former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, and their brother Basil. After 20 years with the Rajapaksa brothers in power most of the time, Sri Lanka today is bankrupt, writes Gwynne Dyer. Photographs courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Here comes the Pope, July 24-29

  • MONDAY, JULY 11 House Not Sitting—The House has adjourned for the summer and will return on Sept. 19, sitting until Oct. 7. It will
Elder Angie Crerar shakes hands with Pope Francis inside the Vatican chambers following a private meeting on March 28. Behind Crerar stand Cassidy Caron, president of the Métis National Council and Elder Angie LaFleur. Pope Francis will visit Canada from July 24-29. Matt LeMay photograph courtesy of Métis National Council

Here comes the Pope, July 24-29

  • MONDAY, JULY 11 House Not Sitting—The House has adjourned for the summer and will return on Sept. 19, sitting until Oct. 7. It will

Here comes the Pope, July 24-29

  • MONDAY, JULY 11 House Not Sitting—The House has adjourned for the summer and will return on Sept. 19, sitting until Oct. 7. It will
Elder Angie Crerar shakes hands with Pope Francis inside the Vatican chambers following a private meeting on March 28. Behind Crerar stand Cassidy Caron, president of the Métis National Council and Elder Angie LaFleur. Pope Francis will visit Canada from July 24-29. Matt LeMay photograph courtesy of Métis National Council

It looks like the fix is in for the Conservative Party

  • OTTAWA—Patrick Brown has just suffered his second political assassination. The first was at the hands of the provincial Progressive Conservative Party in Ontario, when
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | July 11, 2022
One can only assume that the cleavage between the former Progressive Conservatives and Reformers will only grow as a result of last week’s bizarre firing of Conservative Party leadership candidate Patrick Brown, writes Sheila Copps. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News

It looks like the fix is in for the Conservative Party

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | July 11, 2022
  • OTTAWA—Patrick Brown has just suffered his second political assassination. The first was at the hands of the provincial Progressive Conservative Party in Ontario, when

It looks like the fix is in for the Conservative Party

Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | July 11, 2022
  • OTTAWA—Patrick Brown has just suffered his second political assassination. The first was at the hands of the provincial Progressive Conservative Party in Ontario, when
One can only assume that the cleavage between the former Progressive Conservatives and Reformers will only grow as a result of last week’s bizarre firing of Conservative Party leadership candidate Patrick Brown, writes Sheila Copps. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News

Poilievre, Charest quick on outreach to Brown organizers for support in Tory leadership vote

  • With Patrick Brown out of the Conservative leadership contest, the Pierre Poilievre and Jean Charest campaigns are reaching out to organizers of the Brampton,
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 11, 2022
After the disqualification of Patrick Brown, bottom centre, five candidates are left in the Conservative leadership contest field, including Pierre Poilievre, clockwise from top left, Leslyn Lewis, Jean Charest, Scott Aitchison, and Roman Baber. The Conservative Party has already started to mail ballots to party members and the final result will be announced Sept. 10 The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and handouts

Poilievre, Charest quick on outreach to Brown organizers for support in Tory leadership vote

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 11, 2022
  • With Patrick Brown out of the Conservative leadership contest, the Pierre Poilievre and Jean Charest campaigns are reaching out to organizers of the Brampton,

Poilievre, Charest quick on outreach to Brown organizers for support in Tory leadership vote

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 11, 2022
  • With Patrick Brown out of the Conservative leadership contest, the Pierre Poilievre and Jean Charest campaigns are reaching out to organizers of the Brampton,
After the disqualification of Patrick Brown, bottom centre, five candidates are left in the Conservative leadership contest field, including Pierre Poilievre, clockwise from top left, Leslyn Lewis, Jean Charest, Scott Aitchison, and Roman Baber. The Conservative Party has already started to mail ballots to party members and the final result will be announced Sept. 10 The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia, and handouts

With Poilievre expected to win the leadership, Liberals and Conservatives speculating about a snap general election this fall

  • With Pierre Poilievre expected to win the Conservative Party leadership, speculation has already started amongst Liberals and Conservatives about the possibility of a snap
News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 11, 2022
Ottawa Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre is the prohibitive front-runner in the current Conservative leadership election. It's highly speculative, but some Conservative and Liberal insiders say that if he were to win the leadership contest, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could call a snap election in the fall or at the earliest possible opportunity. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

With Poilievre expected to win the leadership, Liberals and Conservatives speculating about a snap general election this fall

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 11, 2022
  • With Pierre Poilievre expected to win the Conservative Party leadership, speculation has already started amongst Liberals and Conservatives about the possibility of a snap

With Poilievre expected to win the leadership, Liberals and Conservatives speculating about a snap general election this fall

News | BY ABBAS RANA | July 11, 2022
  • With Pierre Poilievre expected to win the Conservative Party leadership, speculation has already started amongst Liberals and Conservatives about the possibility of a snap
Ottawa Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre is the prohibitive front-runner in the current Conservative leadership election. It's highly speculative, but some Conservative and Liberal insiders say that if he were to win the leadership contest, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could call a snap election in the fall or at the earliest possible opportunity. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Reform Act threats against Rempel Garner a sign of party’s extremism, says NDP Julian, urging moderates to speak out

  • Most school children in Canada learn to speak up rather than be a bystander when they see instances of bullying and harassment, but ever
News | BY STUART BENSON | July 11, 2022
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner has warned more must be done to combat racist theories permeating Canadian politics, particularly in 'right-leaning political movements where this sentiment may be more pervasive, and the temptation to mainstream it for political gain is greater.' The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Reform Act threats against Rempel Garner a sign of party’s extremism, says NDP Julian, urging moderates to speak out

News | BY STUART BENSON | July 11, 2022
  • Most school children in Canada learn to speak up rather than be a bystander when they see instances of bullying and harassment, but ever

Reform Act threats against Rempel Garner a sign of party’s extremism, says NDP Julian, urging moderates to speak out

News | BY STUART BENSON | July 11, 2022
  • Most school children in Canada learn to speak up rather than be a bystander when they see instances of bullying and harassment, but ever
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner has warned more must be done to combat racist theories permeating Canadian politics, particularly in 'right-leaning political movements where this sentiment may be more pervasive, and the temptation to mainstream it for political gain is greater.' The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Disqualification of Patrick Brown from leadership race comes with more questions than answers

  • HALIFAX—Long-time Conservative, Brian Mulroney loyalist, and former Senator Marjorie LeBreton is beginning to look like someone with extra-sensory perception. In recent weeks, LeBreton has
Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | July 11, 2022
Conservative leadership frontrunner Pierre Poilievre, right, has viciously attacked his recently disqualified opponent Patrick Brown, left, from the beginning of the race, questioning his ideological credentials and repeatedly calling him a liar. The Hill Times file photographs

Disqualification of Patrick Brown from leadership race comes with more questions than answers

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | July 11, 2022
  • HALIFAX—Long-time Conservative, Brian Mulroney loyalist, and former Senator Marjorie LeBreton is beginning to look like someone with extra-sensory perception. In recent weeks, LeBreton has

Disqualification of Patrick Brown from leadership race comes with more questions than answers

Opinion | BY MICHAEL HARRIS | July 11, 2022
  • HALIFAX—Long-time Conservative, Brian Mulroney loyalist, and former Senator Marjorie LeBreton is beginning to look like someone with extra-sensory perception. In recent weeks, LeBreton has
Conservative leadership frontrunner Pierre Poilievre, right, has viciously attacked his recently disqualified opponent Patrick Brown, left, from the beginning of the race, questioning his ideological credentials and repeatedly calling him a liar. The Hill Times file photographs

Politics This Morning: Premiers meet to echo familiar call for more healthcare funding

  • Good Monday morning, Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU is in Montreal today. He’ll be participating in a roundtable discussion with victims of violent crime, and
B.C. Premier John Horgan, seen here in 2018, will chair the first in-person meeting of the Council of the Federation in three years. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Politics This Morning: Premiers meet to echo familiar call for more healthcare funding

  • Good Monday morning, Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU is in Montreal today. He’ll be participating in a roundtable discussion with victims of violent crime, and

Politics This Morning: Premiers meet to echo familiar call for more healthcare funding

  • Good Monday morning, Prime Minister JUSTIN TRUDEAU is in Montreal today. He’ll be participating in a roundtable discussion with victims of violent crime, and
B.C. Premier John Horgan, seen here in 2018, will chair the first in-person meeting of the Council of the Federation in three years. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Will the ‘superclusters’ ever live up to their superstar status?

  • TORONTO—They are no longer the “superclusters.” With a new minister we have a new name. Navdeep Bains, as minister of innovation, science and economic
Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | July 11, 2022
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured here on June 16, dropped the term 'superclusters' and is now calling them 'global innovation clusters.' This is what often passes for progress in Ottawa, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Will the ‘superclusters’ ever live up to their superstar status?

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | July 11, 2022
  • TORONTO—They are no longer the “superclusters.” With a new minister we have a new name. Navdeep Bains, as minister of innovation, science and economic

Will the ‘superclusters’ ever live up to their superstar status?

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | July 11, 2022
  • TORONTO—They are no longer the “superclusters.” With a new minister we have a new name. Navdeep Bains, as minister of innovation, science and economic
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne, pictured here on June 16, dropped the term 'superclusters' and is now calling them 'global innovation clusters.' This is what often passes for progress in Ottawa, writes David Crane. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Travel and tourism advocates call for changes to ArriveCAN app as busy summer months set in

  • With chaos plaguing Canada’s airports, advocacy organizations are urging the federal government to either improve or completely ditch an app intended to facilitate travel,
News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 11, 2022
A spokesperson for Minister for Women Marci Ien told The Hill Times that the Liberal government's task force to address passport processing delays—of which she is co-chair—is working 'day in and day out' to resolve issues. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Travel and tourism advocates call for changes to ArriveCAN app as busy summer months set in

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 11, 2022
  • With chaos plaguing Canada’s airports, advocacy organizations are urging the federal government to either improve or completely ditch an app intended to facilitate travel,

Travel and tourism advocates call for changes to ArriveCAN app as busy summer months set in

News | BY JESSE CNOCKAERT | July 11, 2022
  • With chaos plaguing Canada’s airports, advocacy organizations are urging the federal government to either improve or completely ditch an app intended to facilitate travel,
A spokesperson for Minister for Women Marci Ien told The Hill Times that the Liberal government's task force to address passport processing delays—of which she is co-chair—is working 'day in and day out' to resolve issues. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada’s federal legislators should not be bullying each other

  • Seasoned Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner shed a little light on what’s been going on behind the scenes in her party’s national caucus recently,
Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 11, 2022
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner, pictured in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Canada’s federal legislators should not be bullying each other

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 11, 2022
  • Seasoned Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner shed a little light on what’s been going on behind the scenes in her party’s national caucus recently,

Canada’s federal legislators should not be bullying each other

Opinion | BY EDITORIAL | July 11, 2022
  • Seasoned Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner shed a little light on what’s been going on behind the scenes in her party’s national caucus recently,
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner, pictured in Ottawa. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bélanger’s proposed Lobbyists’ Code changes should go much further

  • Re: “Democracy Watch and citizen advocacy groups prepare opposition to proposed Lobbyists’ Code changes,” (The Hill Times, July 4). The story did not summarize
Opinion | BY DUFF CONACHER | July 11, 2022
Canada's federal Lobbying Commissioner Karen Bélanger. Democracy Watch's Duff Conacher argues that the commissioner’s proposed cooling-off periods for lobbyists will allow for 'corrupt favour-trading'. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Bélanger’s proposed Lobbyists’ Code changes should go much further

Opinion | BY DUFF CONACHER | July 11, 2022
  • Re: “Democracy Watch and citizen advocacy groups prepare opposition to proposed Lobbyists’ Code changes,” (The Hill Times, July 4). The story did not summarize

Bélanger’s proposed Lobbyists’ Code changes should go much further

Opinion | BY DUFF CONACHER | July 11, 2022
  • Re: “Democracy Watch and citizen advocacy groups prepare opposition to proposed Lobbyists’ Code changes,” (The Hill Times, July 4). The story did not summarize
Canada's federal Lobbying Commissioner Karen Bélanger. Democracy Watch's Duff Conacher argues that the commissioner’s proposed cooling-off periods for lobbyists will allow for 'corrupt favour-trading'. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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